Every morning, after Richard J. Davidson meditates, he opens his calendar and sets an intention for each meeting. He brings each person into his mind and heart, expresses gratitude for their work in the world, and considers how he can best support the…
Every year, Employee Appreciation Day comes and goes, prompting organizations to rush into gratitude mode—offering lunches, shoutouts, and small gifts. But if March 7 is the only time leaders express appreciation to their teams, they’re missing the ma…
When I was 35, a ruptured brain aneurysm nearly killed me. My husband and I had just moved to a new city, bought our first house, adopted a dog, and I had recently started my own business. Life was running at 100 miles an hour and I thought this is wh…
Tyler, the CEO of an early-stage technology company, reached out for executive coaching support at the recommendation of a college friend: “Give it a try,” she encouraged. He was skeptical about anything “touchy-feely” and wond…
Gen Z isn’t “quiet quitting”—they’re rejecting outdated leadership. That’s the conversation my recent Fast Company article sparked, and the response has been overwhelming. Leaders, managers, and employees from across industries have rea…
Over the past year, a growing number of corporate employers have shown signs of backing away from diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the workplace, amid mounting social pressures and the risk of litigation from right-wing activists. President…
Executive coach Bill Hoogterp helps an executive on the rise distinguish between being seen as smart, and being seen as wise.
As artificial intelligence begins to “devour the world,” job seekers must adapt their strategy to stand out in the hiring process.
Hiring managers have begun to populate their interviews with questions about how prospective employees use AI in the…
“We had the horsepower, but we were spinning our wheels,” says CEO Zak Brown.
South Africa is seeking to shore up private investment in the country to accelerate economic growth




